New HQ for education technology company as it aims for £5.5m turnover
An education technology firm has opened its new headquarters in Yorkshire, as it aims to further develop its software offering to universities across Europe and North America.
Software2, the company behind AppsAnywhere – currently used by over 50% of all universities in the UK – has opened its site in Sherburn in Elmet, outside Leeds. The firm has revenue growth plans of 25% for 2019. Its turnover in 2019 is forecast to be £5.5m, up from £4.4m in 2018.
The HQ is in a former village pub, the Foresters Arms, now converted into office space, meeting rooms and social areas – though still equipped with the original bar and dartboard.
The relocation gives the company the space needed for its existing 30-strong workforce, plus an additional 20 employees, which Software2 aims to recruit in the next three years to increase its revenue.
Business co-founder Nick Johnson said: “After nearly 10 years in business we’re thrilled to be opening our new HQ, just 10-minutes’ drive from where it all started back in 2009.
“It’s crucial in attracting the skilled workforce we need to be successful in the global higher education markets. And with so many great technology companies in nearby Leeds, it’s important we stay competitive in the marketplace for jobs and local talent.”
Johnson added that Software2 will look to continue its expansion into the higher education market and further develop its presence among North American universities and colleges.
“We’ve achieved incredible growth since launching AppsAnywhere in America and Canada in 2014,” he said. “With more than 5,000 potential university and college customers in those markets, our new HQ gives us the platform to capitalise on the incredible growth opportunity there thanks to both our UK and US based teams.”
The company, which is currently working with key customers such as Durham University, Imperial College London and University of Michigan, was founded in 2009 when it set up its UK headquarters in Leeds.
The move to the larger HQ comes as the company celebrates 10 years of working within the global Higher Education market. The Sherburn in Elmet head office gives Software2 a platform to continue to recruit local IT talent to the development team behind its flagship software delivery and virtualization solution – AppsAnywhere.
Meanwhile, Software2 has recently announced its entry into the Australian higher education market through local channel partner iSTRATEGY.
Johnson said: “We are excited to be based in the Selby district and are looking forward to working with the local authority to support our ongoing operation and future growth.”
